I'm lucky enough to have two rescue dogs, both with very different (and slightly mysterious) starts in life.
Molly was found starved and abandoned in a local park and (luckily) taken into kennels to be given a second chance. That's where we found her, a skinny quivering wreck of a dog. Scared, hungry and timid.
Toby was rescued twice. His first rescue team split up and ask their friend to dump him back at the pound. Facing death row for a second time in his life, he was extremely lucky to be picked out by a charity rescue team, passed into an assessment foster home, before coming to live with us. Depressed, deflated and, quite understandably, suspicious of people.
But now it's a different story. Molly is the centre of everyone's universe (or so she likes to think). Confident, caring and sociable, she's got her own little office routine going on, moving from desk to desk, ensuring everyone keeps in line.
Toby has come out of his shell enormously. Less suspicious, less likely to keep his own counsel and his personality continues to develop daily. He's a cheeky wee chappy.
So what's my point? And how does this relate in any way to business?
Well, in simple terms: they never gave up.
Sure, they had a few people and organisations who helped both of them along the way, but both dogs have determined not to let their past blight their future.
Both dogs work hard for our love and praise. They are prepared to put in the effort, they know they will get the rewards.
But just because they've failed before does not mean that they are not afraid to try again.
How many entrepreneurs give up? Far too many.
Doubt ourselves? Undeniably.
Worry about the future? Wouldn't be human otherwise.
But the successful ones NEVER give up. Even when the going gets tough. Even when it seems ridiculous to carry on. Even when hope is all but lost.
They believe and they never give up.
Because, just when you think it can't get any worse, something always comes along.
Always
If you don't believe me, ask Toby and Molly.
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